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Mission Statement
In partnership with our community, our purpose is to preserve life, protect property and improve the quality of life for those we serve.
About Eaton Rapids Police Department
The City of Eaton Rapids is located in Eaton County approximately 15 miles south of Lansing, 26 miles northwest of Jackson and thirty eight miles north east of Battle Creek. The city is uniquely situated on the Grand River with the downtown located on an island, giving the city its nickname “The Island City”. The police department is the primary law enforcement agency for the approximately 5200 people that reside within its limits and our many visitors. The cities location at the crossroads of state route M50 and M99 generates approximately fourteen thousand vehicles a day through our downtown.
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Officers work very diligently to provide the highest level of service available and are working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve you, the citizens of Eaton Rapids.
There is an officer on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
In all instances where a police officer is needed, a call to the Central Dispatch Center utilizing 911 is the best method.
Dial 911 For All Emergencies
Location:
101 Line Street
Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
Phone: (517) 663-8118 | Press 2
Regular Hours:
Monday – Thursday
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Command Staff
Police Chief – Larry Weeks
(517) 237-3771
Lt. Paul Creger
(517) 237-3772
Administrative
Kimberly Eddy
(517) 237-3770
Det. Ken Snyder
(517) 507-3534
Officers
Craig Briscoe
(517) 237-3780
Mike Reynolds
(517) 237-3782
Ryan Hayward
(517) 237-3788
Caleb Green
(517) 507-3498
Yutaka Benson
(517) 325-9508
School Resource Officer
Jason Ferguson
(517) 803-4037
Police Report & Home Response
If you need an officer to respond to your home for ANY reason, please dial 911 for an emergency or 517-372-5005 for non-emergency. Please DO NOT leave a message on voicemail. All calls are dispatched through Eaton County Central Dispatch.
For other questions you can call the office at 517-237-3770, M-F 8am to 5pm. If it is after 5pm please leave a message.
Requesting Reports (FOIA)
There are a few different options to request a copy of a police report.
- Come into the department in person & fill out a FOIA form
- Fill out the online FOIA form
- Email Administrator Kimberly Eddy
When requesting a report, you will need to include as much information as you can in regards to the report such as: Date it happened, location, names of individuals involved and a complaint number if you have it.
To obtain an accident report online please go to Lexis Nexis and enter the appropriate information. Otherwise, you may come into the Police Department and obtain a copy of your accident report.
Local Background Checks for Employment
You can request a local background check by emailing Administrator Kimberly Eddy. This is different from a FOIA request as we are only checking to see if ERPD has had contact with an individual.
Please be sure to include a signed release of information waiver from the individual.
Handgun Purchase Permits
Purchase permits can be obtained Monday-Friday from 8am – 5pm. You will need to come in to the Police Department with a current Michigan Driver’s License to obtain a purchase permit.
- If you have a Concealed Pistol License OR you are purchasing the firearm from a firearm dealer you DO NOT need to obtain a purchase permit from the Eaton Rapids Police Department as the dealer will have the required paperwork.
- If you are purchasing from a private individual & have a CPL, you can access the Pistol Sales Record by clicking here.
For your convenience there is a drop box at the front of the building to utilize dropping off the registry copy of your purchase permit.
Calling to make an appointment to obtain a purchase permit is preferred but NOT required.
To obtain a Vendor License in the City of Eaton Rapids, you need to visit the Eaton Rapids Police Department and have a background check run and the proper paperwork filed with the Police Department.
After the Police have verified that you are eligible to obtain a Vendor License, you need to bring the paperwork to City Hall and have the Staff at City Hall prepare the License.
Fees:
Daily | $5.00
Monthly | $25.00
Yearly | $50.00
Property Vacation Checks
You can request to have your residence checked by the officers while you are on vacation or away for the winter.
Medication Drop Off
You can drop off your expired prescription drugs at the Police Department Monday-Friday from 8am – 5pm. Please empty your pills into a zip lock bag & drop them in our Kiosk in our lobby.
WE ONLY ACCEPT PILLS, WE CAN NOT ACCEPT LIQUIDS, NEEDLES OR INHALERS.
